Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 6.96 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Turkmenistan, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Turkmenistan stood at 6.96 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Turkmenistan peaked at 6.98 terawatt-hours in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
Turkmenistan ranks 78th of 79 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1992 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1993 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1994 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1995 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1996 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1997 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1998 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1999 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2000 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2002 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2003 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2004 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2005 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2006 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2007 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2008 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2009 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2010 | 0.1595 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2011 | 0.4567 terawatt-hours | +186.4% |
| 2012 | 0.9814 terawatt-hours | +114.9% |
| 2013 | 1.85 terawatt-hours | +88.4% |
| 2014 | 3.12 terawatt-hours | +68.6% |
| 2015 | 5.22 terawatt-hours | +67.4% |
| 2016 | 6.98 terawatt-hours | +33.7% |
| 2017 | 6.96 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 6.96 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 6.96 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 6.98 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 6.96 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 6.96 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 6.96 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 6.98 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 6.96 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.96 terawatt-hours | 0.1595 terawatt-hours | 6.98 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.97 terawatt-hours | 6.96 terawatt-hours | 6.98 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Turkmenistan
- Gas production 724.26 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 95,062 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 724.26 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 95,062 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Gas production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Turkmenistan?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Turkmenistan was 6.96 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.98 terawatt-hours in 2016.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Turkmenistan ranks 78th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar energy generation vs. capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.